SEDL / STP / STP989-EB / STP26333S

Development and Validation of a Laboratory Spray System Designed to Contaminate Fabrics with Pesticide Solutions

Leonas, KK
Assistant professor, Division of Textiles, Apparel, and Interior Design, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

DeJonge, JO
Department head and professor, Merchandising and Design, College of Human Ecology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Duckett, KE
Department head and professor, Merchandising and Design, College of Human Ecology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Pages: 11    Published: Jan 1988

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Abstract

A chamber designed to contaminate fabric samples by delivering controlled amounts of pesticide solution has been constructed. The pesticide solution is applied in spray from simulating droplets as found in actual field pesticide spraying of crops. This chamber provides a systematic method for evaluating barrier properties of fabrics under consideration for use in protective clothing for agricultural workers. The design and operation procedures are discussed in terms of its applicability as a standard test method for pesticide penetration of textiles and protective fabrics.